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Bob Melvin grinning

Padres trade for left-handed starting pitcher

There has been a lot of talk about whether the San Diego Padres will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, and it appears we have our answer. The Padres have acquired starting pitcher Rich Hill and first baseman Ji Man Choi in a trade with the …

MLB punishes Pirates for Manny Machado beaning

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ little stunt on Monday is not going unpunished. In the seventh inning of Pittsburgh’s loss to the San Diego Padres, Pirates relief pitcher Angel Perdomo gave up a solo homer to Padres slugger Juan Soto. The blast …

Derek Shelton managing the Pirates

Pirates willing to trade 2 All-Star players?

With a little more than a week to go before the trade deadline buzzer, the Pittsburgh Pirates may be ready to liquidate. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports on Monday that the Pirates are telling teams they would listen to offers for closer Derek …

Paul Skenes ready to throw

Pirates set record with bonus money for No. 1 draft pick

The Pittsburgh Pirates were the worst team in baseball last season. Their reward? They were able to select top prospect Paul Skenes as the first overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The former LSU pitcher has yet to feature in a single big league …

Carlos Santana dancing to home plate

Carlos Santana breaks out epic dance to home plate after walk-off HR

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Carlos Santana is no stranger to the big moment. He came into his final at-bat against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday with one thing on his mind: walk-off. Not only did he succeed with a two-run blast into the …

Andrew McCutchen wearing a mask

Pirates players unhappy with decision to play through air quality issues

The Pittsburgh Pirates hosted the San Diego Padres at PNC Park on Thursday in a game that at least some of their players seemed to feel should not have been played. Smoke from wildfires in Canada once again drifted over much of the Midwest this week, …

Henry Davis in a Pirates cap

Pirates set to call up top prospect for MLB debut

The Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing up a former No. 1 pick for his much-anticipated MLB debut. Henry Davis, the first overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, will be promoted on Monday, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Sources: …

The Pittsburgh Pirates logo

Pirates developing impressive pitcher prospect from Uganda

17-year-old Ugandan-born David Matoma made his pro debut for a Pirates minor league affiliate this week and topped out at 101 MPH.

Bryan Reynolds looking away.

Pirates OF not impressed by Wander Franco move

Many fans may have appreciated the showboating move pulled by Wander Franco on Wednesday night, but some with the Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t appreciate it. Bryan Reynolds was batting with two outs in the top of the seventh inning of his …

Derek Shelton managing the Pirates

Derek Shelton gets big reward amid Pirates’ hot start

The Pittsburgh Pirates are rewarding manager Derek Shelton with the team off to a hot start in 2023. Pirates GM Ben Cherington announced Saturday that Shelton has been signed to a contract extension. Terms were not disclosed, though Shelton was in …

The Pittsburgh Pirates on the basepaths

Video: Pirates had comical baserunning blunder against Red Sox

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a sequence during Wednesday’s game that was worthy of some Benny Hill music. In the ninth inning of their series finale against the Boston Red Sox, Pirates baserunners Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen combined for …

Andrew McCutchen in the locker room

Andrew McCutchen sends funny tweet about Pirates’ surprising start

The Pittsburgh Pirates were not expected to make much noise in 2023, but a surprising start has some paying attention. The Pirates are now 4-2 after sweeping the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Wednesday. That prompted outfielder Andrew McCutchen, …

Bryan Reynolds looking away.

Pirates’ contract talks with Bryan Reynolds hit major snag

The Pittsburgh Pirates were reportedly close to locking up one of their best players for the long-term, but a last-minute snag has caused problems. The Pirates were close to an agreement on an eight-year, $106.75 million contract with outfielder …

Andrew McCutchen in the locker room

Former NL MVP returns to Pirates on 1-year deal

Andrew McCutchen is returning home. McCutchen signed a 1-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The deal is reportedly for $5 million. McCutchen posted about the news on Friday, sharing a photo of himself in his old Pirates jersey and a Pirates hat. …

Rich Hill in the dugout

Pirates make surprising free agent signing

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a surprising free agent signing on Tuesday. The big surprise is that they actually signed somebody. The Pirates agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract with veteran pitcher Rich Hill. The deal is pending a physical, …

Bryan Reynolds looking away.

Pirates All-Star reportedly requests trade

One MLB player is singing, “Yo ho, yo ho, no more pirate’s life for me.” Jason Mackey of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting on Saturday that Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds has requested a trade from the team. …

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